Man 'accidentally' shoots two at Ekurhuleni mall

A case of murder and an inquest have been opened after two children died in a shooting incident. It’s alleged the older child, a boy, was playing with his father’s gun when he accidentally shot his sister.

Johannesburg - An Ekurhuleni man is facing attempted murder charges after a firearm was accidentally fired, leaving two people injured.

The incident allegedly happened at the East Rand Mall taxi rank at around 7pm on Monday evening.

Boksburg North police spokesperson Captain Juanita Coetzer explained that police were called to the scene and upon arrival found a group of taxi drivers waiting for South African Police Service members.

"The group explained that a firearm had been accidentally discharged after the owner tried to take it out from under a seat.